Résultats de "Walter" dans Toutes les catégories

Thoreaus zeitloses Werk als spannendes und prominent besetztes Hörspiel. Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) veröffentlichte aus Protest gegen die amerikanische Eroberungs- und Sklavenpolitik die Schrift Über die Pflicht zum Ungehorsam gegen den Staat. Ein zeitloses Pamphlet – scharfzüngig und ironisch, kompromisslos in den Thesen und gleichzeitig von großer poetischer Kraft. Seine Freiheitslehre ist einer jener Texte, die die Welt verändern.

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In 1819, Walter Scott published Rob Roy, a book that would eventually become one of the most-read historical novels of all time. The story unfolds through the eyes of Frank Osbaldistone, the son of an English merchant. Frank first travels to the north of England, eventually ending up in the Scottish Highlands. He is determined to collect on a debt owed to his father, but on his journey he encounters Rob Roy MacGregor, who sets the tone for the story's development.

Ivanhoe has never been superseded as the epitome of chivalric novels. The brave knight comes from the Crusades to claim the Anglo-Saxon princess, Rowena, as his bride. But he becomes caught up in the feud between Prince John and his brother, Richard the Lionheart, who has returned to England incognito.

In this, the second book in the series, the heart-stopping adventures of the Black Stallion continue as Alec discovers that two men are after the Black. One claims to be the Black's rightful owner, and one is trying to kill the beautiful steed. An Arab chieftain proves his ownership of the Black and takes him away, but Alec is determined to find his horse again. Following the pair to Arabia, Alec encounters great evil and intrigue, as only a horse as spectacular as the Black could inspire.

É curioso que a história dos computadores e da internet, ferramentas tão presentes em nosso dia a dia, seja tão pouco conhecida pela maioria das pessoas. E talvez mais interessante ainda seja o fato de, diferentemente de outras tecnologias revolucionárias a sua época, como o telefone e a lâmpada, essas invenções que mudaram a forma como vivemos serem em grande parte fruto de trabalho colaborativo.

One of America's most versatile writers, author of bestselling biographies such as Steve Jobs and Benjamin Franklin, has assembled a gallery of portraits of (mostly) Americans that celebreate genius, talent, and versatility, and traces his own education as a writer and biographer. In this...

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Apfel mit Biss und andere Visionen – Steve Jobs plaudert aus dem Nähkästchen. In "Steve Jobs: Die autorisierte Biografie des Apple-Gründers" von Walter Isaacson tauchen wir tief ein in das Leben und Wirken von Steve Jobs. Die enge Zusammenarbeit des Autors mit Jobs, dessen Familie, Freunden und Bekannten ermöglicht es dem Biografen, den Lebensweg des Apple-Gründers facettenreich und informativ nachzuzeichnen.

Molly was no stranger to life's little detours. After the last upheaval, she left her family's law firm to become a maintenance technician on the space station Bradbury 12. When an accident knocks her off her feet, she's going to have to draw on all her resilience to get back up. First, though, she's going to have to figure out how to talk to the big, blue alien trying to help her.

Hay una revolución en marcha, una tecnología prodigiosa que nos va a permitir curar enfermedades, derrotar virus y tener hijos más sanos. A su cabeza está la reciente premio Nobel Jennifer Doudna y sus colegas, protagonistas del nuevo libro de Walter Isaacson.

In his short life, the Guyanese intellectual Walter Rodney emerged as one of the leading thinkers and activists of the anticolonial revolution, leading movements in North America, South America, the African continent, and the Caribbean. In each locale, Rodney found himself a lightning rod for working class Black Power. His deportation catalyzed 20th century Jamaica's most significant rebellion, the 1968 Rodney riots, and his scholarship trained a generation how to think politics at an international scale.

Im Greisenalter erinnert sich ein Niederschlesier an jene Zeit zurück, als er nach einer fliegerischen Ausbildung in einem Sonderkommando der Kriegsmarine an Süd- und Ostfront eingesetzt wurde. Im Schutze der Dunkelheit schwamm er im Mittelmeer und der Oder Sabotageeinsätze gegen Schiffe und Brücken. Walter Lewandowski erlebte eine der wohl außergewöhnlichsten Ausbildungen in den deutschen Streitkräften, wurde mehrfach ausgezeichnet und berichtet detailreich von seinem Werdegang im „Lehrkommando 700" und der „Einsatzgruppe Keller".

Discover the intriguing world of Sir Walter Scotts 1816 novel, The Antiquary, where themes of illegitimacy, false identity, and bankruptcy intertwine. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous French Revolution, the story follows the hero, Lovel, as he strives for reputation and the love of his life, all while grappling with the mysteries of his parentage. Along the way, he forms a bond with the eccentric antiquary, Johnathan Oldbuck, who finds in Lovel a willing listener for his scholarly passions and a reflection of his own romantic failures. Will Lovels acts of bravery and determination ...

Dive into the thrilling world of Anne of Geierstein, or The Maiden of the Mist (1829), an adventure and romance novel by the esteemed Sir Walter Scott. Set against the backdrop of Central Europe, particularly the breathtaking landscapes of Switzerland, this captivating tale unfolds shortly after the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Tewkesbury (1471). Experience the tumultuous period of Swiss involvement in the Burgundian Wars and follow the journey of Anne as she navigates love, loyalty, and the complexities of her time.

Step into the world of Black Dwarf, the inaugural tale from the captivating Tales of My Landlord series, which also features The Bride of Lammermoor and The Heart of Midlothian. In this gripping narrative, two horsemen arrive at the Wallace Inn in Gandercleugh, where one unfolds a story set against the backdrop of the Scottish borders during Queen Annes reign. As the Jacobite movement begins to stir, local feuds simmer amongst families of all standings, fueled by long-standing grievances that overshadow political strife. At the heart of this turmoil is a mysterious, malevolent dwarf, residing ...

Dive into Anne of Geierstein, or The Maiden of the Mist (1829), a captivating novel by Sir Walter Scott. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Central Europe, particularly Switzerland, this story unfolds shortly after the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Tewkesbury (1471) and explores the tumultuous period of Swiss involvement in the Burgundian Wars. Join Anne on her remarkable journey through history, love, and conflict. (Wikipedia)

Dive into Poor Blossom, a captivating entry in the Understanding the Atom Series from the Division of Technical Information at the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. In this insightful exploration, the authors delve into the fundamentals of cell theory, the intriguing role of radioisotopes as biologic detectives, and the essentials of DNA and RNA in cellular structure and function. Discover how protein synthesis works and the pivotal role of radioisotopes in advancing scientific research. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Der Podcast bei dem zwei Geschwister mit Mythen rund um Sexualität und Religion aufräumen. Angie Walti ist Sexualtherapeutin, ihr Bruder Christian Walti ist Pfarrer am Grossmünster. In diesem Podcast setzen sie sich mit ihren unterschiedlichen Bubbles und den typischen Mythen über Sex und Religion auseinander. Dabei finden sie immer wieder krasse Missverständnisse, aber auch erstaunliche Gemeinsamkeiten. Müssen Paare guten Sex haben? Hasst Gott Selbstbefriedigung? Was sagt die Bibel wirklich über Homosexualität? Wir klären Mythen auf! Eine Kooperation mit dem Reflab.

It's 1953 in Red-baiting, blacklisting Los Angeles, a moral tar pit ready to swallow Easy Rawlins. Easy is out of "the hurting business" and into the housing (and favor) business when a racist IRS agent nails him for tax evasion. Special Agent Darryl T. Craxton, FBI, offers to bail him out if he agrees to infiltrate the First American Baptist Church and spy on alleged communist organizer Chaim Wenzler. That's when the murders begin....